a tale of two Brothers // Facing elimination

[Daniel Janser 2,185]

Swiss Central Gazzette (Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

The Jansers are both facing elimination in the first round of the playoffs with their respective teams, despite having the home ice advantage.

 

Marcel's Hounds could rebound in game three with a  5-3 win against the Marlins. Teekirque brought an early lead for the Ontario team on a power play goal, but the Marlins could equalize before the first horn. The second period belonged to Mississauga with Bushtit's and Brillant's goals against the Marlin's single one. The third period was a carbon copy of the second one with a score of 2-1. Nine and Lamb scored for the Hounds. Molotov, Teekirque and Lamb were named three stars of the night, with one goal and one assist each. The goaltenders competed on a rather mediocre level where Arpa (.885) kept the upper hand against Utonium (.828). The Hounds' penalty kill was okay (4/5) and the power play had also room for improvement (1/6).

Marcel had 0g, 1a, +1, 2 hits and 4sb

 

The fourth match in the series ended with a 3-1 for the Californians. They took a 1-0 lead in the first , and extended same in the second on a power play. Lamb was able to close the gap, before the Marlins scored an other goal on a penalty for the final score.  The three stars went to Utonium (28 saves), Young (1g/0a) and Skates (0g/2a). The goalies were much more awake this time around and Utonium (.966) showed Arpa (.919) who is boss. The Mississaugan special teams had a night best forgotten with a zero power play (0/6) and an abysmal penalty kill (1/3). This is again a match which was unnecessarily lost by the special teams, as the even strength score was 1-1.

Marcel posted a 0g, 0a, -1 and 3sb record.

 

Daniel's Red Wolves lost game three with a final score of 5-1. The Gladiators scored already before the first minute in the match was over and had three consecutive goals in the second, before Bonaparte scored the consolation goal for Istanbul. Dixon (2g/1a), Mashford (1g/1a) and Marner (2g/0a) were awarded the three stars of the night. Menace (.909) and Spinelli (.969) did their level best to contain the offensive madness which befell their teams, as they had to turn away an aggregate of 87 shots. The Reds box play was solid (5/6) their power play was not (0/1).

Daniel had 0g, 0a, +0 and 2 PIM to his name.

 

The fourth game was a close one and resulted in a 4-3 OT win for Rome. The Italians won the first period 3-1, with Tsarov scoring the only goal for the Wolves in power play. In the second and third period it was Li and Heavems with one goal each, who kept Istanbul alive. As the regulation came to an end and no winner could be found, the teams went into the sudden death. As often is the case, Fortuna turned out to be a capricious mistress and decided against the Wolves and for the Gladiators with a cheap, yet valid goal. Jugs, Li and Dugan were named the three stars of the game. Menace (.931) and Spinelli (.935) did anything in their power to give their team a chance to win and both of them performed on an all-star level. Istanbul's box play was solid (7/9) yet their power play was rather lack luster (1/6).

Daniel was noted with 0g, 0a, +0, 2 PIM (Roughing, no effect on the score), 1 hits and 1sb

 

The Swiss Hitmen show the following stats in the playoffs thus far:

Marcel: 4gp, 2g, 2a, 4pts, -1, 0 PIM, 2 hits, 10sb, 0gwg, 1ppg

Daniel: 4gp, 0g, 0a, 0pts, +0, 10 PIM, 3 hits, 2sb, 0gwg, 0ppg

 

We will revert with updates, as soon as same emerge. Until then stay tuned.

 

 

 

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113721-a-tale-of-two-brothers-final-quarter/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113795-a-tale-of-two-brothers-inconsistent-performances/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113906-a-tale-of-two-brothers-on-the-final-stretch/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/114044-a-tale-of-two-brothers-it-is-playoff-time/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/114148-a-tale-of-two-brothers-first-round-of-playoffs/

GM 10: Mississauga Hounds vs. San Diego Marlins (vhlportal.com)

GM 14: Mississauga Hounds vs. San Diego Marlins (vhlportal.com)

GM 6: Istanbul Red Wolves vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

GM 8: Istanbul Red Wolves vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

 

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